Audio-Technica's two new record players are the epitome of retro cool

Date:
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:34:51 +0000

Description:
Japanese brand resurrects its 80s portable oddity the Sound Burger while also unveils high-end see-though AT-LP2022 turntable as part of 60th anniversary

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Audio-Technica has announced the welcome return of one of the companys most striking devices, after unveiling a rejigged version of the 80s-tasticSound Burgerportable record player .

First released in 1983 at the height of the portable audio boom,
theAT770Sound Burger (also known as the Mister Disc in the US) was a take-anywhere record playerwhichcame with a set of fold-away headphones and could run off three 2 batteries.

It featured a DC motor with a belt drive and could play 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records.

Released to mark the Japanese companys60th anniversary, this new 2022 version maintains the same unique design, but brings with it a few 21stcentury updates.

Theres now Bluetooth connectivity and a more convenient built-in lithium-ion battery with USB-C charging for12 hours of continuous playback. Theres noextendable cord hanger for your headphones this time out, nor does the resurrected Sound Burger include a set of foldaway headphones.

You can however rig it up to a sound system via RCA cable, while thenew model comes with Audio-TechnicasATN3600Lstyluspre-installed.

Alongside the Sound Burger, Audio-Technica has also revealed a new high-end,manual belt-driveturntable with a unique see-through housing. (Image credit: Audio-Technica)

Limited to just 3,000 units worldwide, the AT-LP2022featuresa mounted black AT-VM95E cartridge alongside a clear AT-VMN95SH Shibata stylus,while the30mm thickacrylic chassis rests onisolation feet that are height-adjustable, reducing unwanted resonances. To complete the look. theres a matching see-through platter that further helps to reveal the decks innards.

The 2022 Sound Burger and theAT-LP2022are both available to buy now, with the former priced at $199/200/229 and the latter priced atUS $1200/999/1199. Opinion: Audio-Technica's anniversary decks look set to have vintage audio fans partying

While the original Sound Burger perhaps didnt quite achieve its goal of beingthe Sony Walkman for vinyl records, it remains an A/V design classic thats coveted by collectors.

This new model will have retro gear heads jumping for joy, while its surprisingly reasonable price tag is likely to have antique audiophile
dealers shaking their fists at the skies,what with the original 80s model regularlychanging hands for as much as 500 on eBay these days.

The more conventional, but no less eye-catchingAT-VMN95SH will also be a big hit with nostalgic types thanks to its classic design, while that Shibata stylusshould ensure its a deck to be reckoned with.



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